PSW NACC Review #1 Exam
Questions with Answers
hearing, balance - -the ear is needed for _____ & ______
-otitis media - -infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can
cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the
middle ear that conduct sound
-otosclerosis - -abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that
gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response
to sound, causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by tinnitus
-tinnitus - -ringing in the ears
-Miniere's Disease - -increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the
middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, pain/pressure,
severe dizziness causing vomiting
-presbycusis - -age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
-louder - -hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______
-legally blind - -a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a
person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
-conjunctivitis - -pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that
covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
-age-related macular degeneration - -a gradual disease that blurs central
vision and causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the retina;
central vision poor, but may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
-retinal detachment - -The separation of the retina from its supporting
tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment
-diabetic retinopathy - -tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged; blood
can leak from the vessels creating scar tissue that pulls the retina away from
the eye; complication of diabetes
-glaucoma - -eye disease that causes pressure within the eye, which
damages the optic nerve; peripheral vision is lost (TUNNEL VISION); damage
cannot be reversed but further damage can be controlled
, -cataracts - -a clouding of the lens in the eye; prevents light from entering
the eye ; symptoms include sensitivity to light/glares, cloudy, blurry or
dimmed vision ; surgery is only Rx
-presbyopia - -impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close
objects
-blind cane - -white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
-personality (frued) - -the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and
characteristics of a person
-psychoanalytic theory - -the name of the personality development theory
initiated by Sigmund fried
-conscious - -awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to
control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
-subconscious - -memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be
recalled by the person (freud)
-unconscious - -experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered
(freud)
-id - -the part of the person which actively seeks to fulfill needs that must
be met stat in the conscious level of awareness (hunger, warmth, etc) (freud)
-ego - -the part of the person that deals with the reality of the situation the
person is in, including thoughts, feelings, common sense, reasoning, and
problem solving-- _____ decides what to do and when (freud)
-superego - -the part of the person that is concerned with morals, and
values; _____ judges what the ego thinks and does against a inner feeling of
right and wrong
-WHIT method - -whatever it takes method for working with ABIs
-Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - -Neurologic assessment of a patient's best
verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
-mental health disorder - -A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or
adjust to stress
-mental health - -a state of mind in which a person copes in socially
acceptable ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood
nurturing, and life circumstances.
, -anxiety - -_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
-DSM-5 - -Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to classify mental
health disorders
-psychiatrist - -physician who specializes in mental health disorders and
who CAN prescribe medications for Rx
-psychologist - -HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT
prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
-psychotherapy - -a form of therapy in which a pt explores thoughts,
feelings, and behaviours with help and guidance from a mental health
specialist
Ex: psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, group therapy, family therapy
-stigma - -the shame/social disgrace associated with a particular
circumstance, quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
-culture - -not limited to ethnic background but can extend to any group of
interacting individuals who share similar learned characteristics such as
families, friends, or people with shared experiences
-young adults - -population most at risk for ABIs
-Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - -extremely complex mental health
disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations,
disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behaviours, and reduced/daze
emotional expressions
causes: biochemical imbalance/genetic
-psychosis - -a mental state in which a persons perceptions of reality is
impaired
-delusion - -false belief
-delusion of grandeur - -fale and exaggerated beliefs about the importance,
talent, or wealth of oneself
-Delusions of perscution - -false beliefs about being mistreated, abused, or
harassed
-hallucination - -seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling things that are
not real
Questions with Answers
hearing, balance - -the ear is needed for _____ & ______
-otitis media - -infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can
cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the
middle ear that conduct sound
-otosclerosis - -abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that
gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response
to sound, causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by tinnitus
-tinnitus - -ringing in the ears
-Miniere's Disease - -increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the
middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, pain/pressure,
severe dizziness causing vomiting
-presbycusis - -age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
-louder - -hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______
-legally blind - -a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a
person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
-conjunctivitis - -pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that
covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
-age-related macular degeneration - -a gradual disease that blurs central
vision and causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the retina;
central vision poor, but may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
-retinal detachment - -The separation of the retina from its supporting
tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment
-diabetic retinopathy - -tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged; blood
can leak from the vessels creating scar tissue that pulls the retina away from
the eye; complication of diabetes
-glaucoma - -eye disease that causes pressure within the eye, which
damages the optic nerve; peripheral vision is lost (TUNNEL VISION); damage
cannot be reversed but further damage can be controlled
, -cataracts - -a clouding of the lens in the eye; prevents light from entering
the eye ; symptoms include sensitivity to light/glares, cloudy, blurry or
dimmed vision ; surgery is only Rx
-presbyopia - -impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close
objects
-blind cane - -white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
-personality (frued) - -the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and
characteristics of a person
-psychoanalytic theory - -the name of the personality development theory
initiated by Sigmund fried
-conscious - -awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to
control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
-subconscious - -memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be
recalled by the person (freud)
-unconscious - -experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered
(freud)
-id - -the part of the person which actively seeks to fulfill needs that must
be met stat in the conscious level of awareness (hunger, warmth, etc) (freud)
-ego - -the part of the person that deals with the reality of the situation the
person is in, including thoughts, feelings, common sense, reasoning, and
problem solving-- _____ decides what to do and when (freud)
-superego - -the part of the person that is concerned with morals, and
values; _____ judges what the ego thinks and does against a inner feeling of
right and wrong
-WHIT method - -whatever it takes method for working with ABIs
-Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - -Neurologic assessment of a patient's best
verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
-mental health disorder - -A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or
adjust to stress
-mental health - -a state of mind in which a person copes in socially
acceptable ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood
nurturing, and life circumstances.
, -anxiety - -_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
-DSM-5 - -Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to classify mental
health disorders
-psychiatrist - -physician who specializes in mental health disorders and
who CAN prescribe medications for Rx
-psychologist - -HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT
prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
-psychotherapy - -a form of therapy in which a pt explores thoughts,
feelings, and behaviours with help and guidance from a mental health
specialist
Ex: psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, group therapy, family therapy
-stigma - -the shame/social disgrace associated with a particular
circumstance, quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
-culture - -not limited to ethnic background but can extend to any group of
interacting individuals who share similar learned characteristics such as
families, friends, or people with shared experiences
-young adults - -population most at risk for ABIs
-Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - -extremely complex mental health
disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations,
disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behaviours, and reduced/daze
emotional expressions
causes: biochemical imbalance/genetic
-psychosis - -a mental state in which a persons perceptions of reality is
impaired
-delusion - -false belief
-delusion of grandeur - -fale and exaggerated beliefs about the importance,
talent, or wealth of oneself
-Delusions of perscution - -false beliefs about being mistreated, abused, or
harassed
-hallucination - -seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling things that are
not real
